Rockhounding in Custer County, South Dakota
11 mapped rockhounding spots in Custer County. Most commonly produces fairburn agate, almandine garnet, banded agate, fluorapatite.
Map showing 11 rockhounding spots in Custer County, South Dakota
Minerals reported in Custer County
- Fairburn Agate3
- Almandine Garnet2
- Banded Agate2
- Fluorapatite2
- Fossils2
- Geode2
- Jade2
- Jasper2
Spots in Custer County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Gap |
| 43.4887, -103.4342 | Public |
| Cheyenne River |
| 43.6028, -103.0230 | Public |
| Fairburn |
| 43.7713, -103.3600 | Public |
| Fairburn |
| 43.6683, -103.0269 | Public |
| Hell CanyonHell Canyon Trail | 43.7494, -103.8421 | Public | |
| Laughing Water CreekEcho Valley Road | 43.8183, -103.6169 | Public | |
| November MineNeedles Highway |
| 43.8373, -103.5431 | Public |
| Pleasant Valley Creek | 43.5552, -103.7211 | Public | |
| Pringle |
| 43.5523, -103.6279 | Public |
| Tepee CanyonPleasant Valley Road | 43.5528, -103.9454 | Public | |
| Tin MountainWarren Gulch |
| 43.7557, -103.7201 | Public |
Neighboring counties in South Dakota
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Custer County. A natural extension if Custer County is already on your trip plan.
- Pennington County~29 mi6 spotsTop: Aquamarine, Beryl, Agate
- Fall River County~34 mi3 spotsTop: Agatized Wood, Fairburn Agate, Jasper
- Oglala Lakota County~40 mi4 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Lawrence County~52 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Chalcedony, Geode
- Meade County~57 mi5 spotsTop: Amber Barite, Barite, Calcite
Across the state line from Custer County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into South Dakota.
Custer County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Custer County, South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 rockhounding spots in Custer County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Custer County?+
Spots in Custer County most often produce Fairburn Agate, Almandine Garnet, Banded Agate, Fluorapatite, Fossils. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Custer County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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